Officials must understand and only use the approved mechanics. Louisiana high school athletic association this site contains information on the association, the various sports teams, and a variety of studentathlete related material. Educational emphasis continues in high school sports. They use the nfhs rule book with some modifications for safety and timing. The people voicing those opinions spectators and coaches are rarely correct.
We believe you will find the information useful and utilize the resources to stay informed. The mission of the nfhs officials association is to enhance the professional development of all high school. One rule one mechanic one interpretation the manual is not a substitute for the nfhs officials manual, however, if there is a conflict between the oregon supplemental football manual and the nfhs officials manual the oregon. Blackandwhite vertically striped, long or shortsleeved knit shirt shall be worn. This manual is designed to provide the best possible officiating techniques for taso officials working texas high school football. Revision to manuals content from 2015 for 2016 the ghsa football officials manual has kept the new format introduced with the major 20 revision. Welcome to center court, the homepage for nfhs basketball officials information. You must be a paid member of an nfhs member association coaches or fine arts or a state staff member to view this content. For the 2015 football season, there is a major change in onfield mechanics for officials in four and fiveperson coverage, and a reminder about the changes for 2014 kickoff change. It is our intention to continually update, and we encourage you to visit the goal line frequently for updates and new information the nfhs soccer rules committee meets annually to discuss rules change proposals.
Remain with referee and captains and check on options given teams to ensure accuracy. Proper court coverage requires a system of good mechanics to ensure officials will be at the proper place on the court at all times. The game is administered by game officials whose title and duties are stated in the nfhs football game officials manual. Football officials should have an athletic appearance. This manual is an authoritative guide to the best in football officiating, hopeful that it will assist all officials in maintaining their effectiveness and making ready use of their potentialities. Umpire instruction manual, which contains the rules plus guidance.
The nfhs makes the rules and case books for high school sports and activities available online in the publications library. The official who is out of condition, more often than not, does a. The girls gymnastics rules committee meets odd years in october. The only signals that are to be used are those found in the current nfhs rule book, case book and officials manual. The people voicing those opinions spectators and coaches. For any further information on mechanics, please refer to the nfhs manual. It is our intention to continually update this site, and we encourage you to visit center court frequently for new and valuable information the nfhs basketball rules committee meets annually in april to discuss rules. Please do not post anything thats associated with ncaa, nfl or any rule sets other than nfhs. The aloha football officials clinic was designed primarily for the youth and high school officials in hawaii. It is our intention to continually update this site, and we encourage you to visit chalk talk frequently for new and valuable information. National federation of state high school associations.
Mechanics and training materials west penn football. The focus of the manual remains shifted away from detailed explanations of specific coverage to be given, by position, in each of several predefined situations to more. Downmarker indicator mechanics see pages 8486 of the 20162017 nfhs football game officials manual for a complete discussion on these points of emphasis. The shirts shall have either 1inch stripes or a state adopted shirt with 2. The ncoa mechanics committee has supplemented the manual with additional information and clarifications to better serve the needs of its officials. Observe player equipment and report irregularities issues to the referee and umpire. This nhfs football game officials manual is based on procedures used by veteran football game officials in hundreds of organized groups which participate in the rules training programs sponsored by members of the national federation of state high school associations nfhs. He does not have to be the referee but is responsible for. This manual is dedicated to the men and women of the southern nevada officials association snoa whose efforts contribute to the success of high school and youth football in southern nevada. These men and women exemplify the high standards of the officiating profession, including.
However, there is a small group of veteran officials who insist the deep officials be lined up on the hash marks which makes sideline coverage null and void. Welcome to chalk talk, the homepage for nfhs boys and girls gymnastics officials information. The national federation of state high school associations nfhs learning center is an education tool that offers courses to high school coaches, administrators, officials, students, and parents. For the 2015 football season, there is a major change in onfield mechanics for officials in four and fiveperson coverage, and a. This manual is designed to provide the best possible officiating techniques for taso officials. It is intended that the 3, 4 and 7officials manuals are used as a supplement to the 5officials manual and will designate the mber of the association recognize and know the differences in these mechanics so they can fulfill the responsibilities assigned to them for each of the variations. Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs. We know you will find the information useful and use the resources to stay informed. Prior to the game, the referee shall meet with the head coaches and captains and explain that everyone is. Discuss the concept of the officials code of ethics app. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. It is our intention to continually update this site, and we encourage you to visit sideline frequently for new and valuable information the nfhs football rules committee meets annually in january to discuss rules change.
All officials should arrive at the game site for a. Nfhs umpire manual pdf click here officials 4man mechanics 1. It provides a variety of program initiatives that reach the 18,500 high schools and over 11 million students involved in athletic and activity programs. On signal from referee, escort captains to center of field. This publication is designed to assist individuals assigned to keep statistics in the sports of football, basketball, baseballsoftball and volleyball. Football 101 fundamentals northwest georgia football. Officials tiring of unruly behavior by parents, other fans. In this regard, a database has been instituted to collect this information from our membership. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats.
Watch coverage of boys and girls high school sports and activities across the country at. Assigned officials should be observing the team pregame warmups to make sure the teams are staying within their assigned areas and out of the pregame warmup restricted zone in accordance with this manual. An official should be in good physical condition and well groomed. It is our intention to continually update, and we encourage you to visit the goal line frequently for updates and new information the nfhs soccer rules committee meets annually to discuss rules change proposals, editorial changes. Many of the philosophies used in the nfl and ncaa have been incorporated into high school football and will be taught and used at the clinic. Each state association may determine the number of game officials to be used. March 2010 the nfhs studies diversity among our membership. All, we in ct may be going to 6 man mechanics for our playoff games and our board has been using them for big games for quite some time. The committee cleared the way for state associations and their member schools to.
Welcome to the goal line, the homepage for nfhs soccer officials information. Online basketball officiating mechanics manual for 2. New football glovehand pad standard implemented for the 2012 season. It is the responsibility of coaches, game officials and players to know and understand not only the rule concerning targeting, but the risk involved when players engage in targeting.
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